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Question Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form. 35 girls : 15 boys

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Answer:

7/3 or 2 1/3

Explanation:

35:15 find the GCF (greatest common factor) and divide both sides by it.

The ratio should now be 7:3

To convert this into a fraction, simply make the first number the numerator and the second number, the denominator.

The fraction should now be 7/3.

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